For Love Alone (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1986, For Love Alone is a drama and romance film directed by Stephen Wallace, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Teresa is a spirited young girl chafing under the oppressive attitudes of 1930s society, and her father in particular. She fancies her poverty-stricken Latin tutor Johnathan Crow, without realising he merely considers her a pleasant diversion and nothing more, and eventually follows him from Sydney to London. En route she meets the gentle banker James Quick. Whilst navigating her relationships in London, including with a political poet bound for the Spanish Civil War, she experiences a transformation in her understanding of love. Based upon Christina Stead's best-selling Australian novel.
Who’s in it. For Love Alone stars Helen Buday as Teresa, Sam Neill as James Quick, Hugo Weaving as Jonathan Crow and Huw Williams as Harry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, For Love Alone has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch For Love Alone page.
If you liked it. Fans of For Love Alone tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch For Love Alone (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for For Love Alone change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is For Love Alone worth watching?
- For Love Alone holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in For Love Alone?
- For Love Alone stars Helen Buday, Sam Neill, Hugo Weaving, Huw Williams and Hugh Keays-Byrne.
- When was For Love Alone released?
- For Love Alone was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.